Yes, both bottles function identically; the only difference is the generic version has no silk-screening on the exterior of the bottle. The generic versions of the Sport Berkey® filters have been designed for missionaries and relief organizations, where it is critical to keep costs to a minimum.
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Can I clean the filter in my Sport Berkey® filtration bottle?
Unfortunately the Sport Berkey® filter is not cleanable. Replacement filters however, are available.
I understand that the media used within the Berkey PF-2™ elements is activated alumina. Is that the same thing as aluminum?
Our PF-2 filters reduce fluoride and arsenic in your water using the media aluminum oxide (aka activated alumina). As a consumer, it’s important to know that pure aluminum and aluminum oxide have vastly different characteristics. Pure aluminum is water-soluble, it is highly reactive and it is associated with negative health effects. By contrast aluminum oxide […]
I noticed that the PF-4™ elements also remove MTBE and heavy metals. Should I use these with my Black Berkey® Elements?
No, the PF2™ is used in conjunction with the Black Berkey® Elements and the PF-4™ elements are used in conjunction with the ceramic filters. The Black Berkey® Elements remove MTBE and reduce heavy metals whereas the ceramic filters do not therefore; we incorporated MTBE and heavy metals reduction capabilities into the PF-4™ elements.
I have high PH in my water; will that reduce the efficiency of the PF-2™ Elements?
That is correct, high or low PH impedes the ability of the media to remove fluoride. For maximum removal efficiency, maintain the water being treated between a PH level above 5 and below 7.
What are the dimensions of the Berkey PF-2™ and Berkey PF-4™ Elements?
The individual elements are 6” in length and 2.5” in diameter. The side of the Berkey PF-2™ Elements that attaches to the Black Berkey® Elements is 11mm.
I installed my Berkey PF-2™ Elements but my water is a bit cloudy and why does it have a funny taste?
The odd taste is from process dust that may not have been washed free from the filter elements during the priming process. Please remove the PF-2™ elements and re-prime them for 60 seconds on both ends. It may be necessary to repeat the priming process up to ten times to expel all the residual process […]
How do I know when 1,000 gallons has been filtered and when its time to replace the Berkey PF-2™ Elements?
The best way to gauge when to replace the Berkey PF-2™ Elements is to do the following: 1) Keep a track of how many times per week you need to refill your system.2) Then multiply that figure times the capacity in gallons of your particular system (for example the Berkey light™ system is 2.75 gallons) […]
What is the life of the Berkey PF-2™ Elements?
Each set of two Berkey PF-2™ Elements will last for approximately 1,000 gallons of water.
Do the Berkey PF-2™ Elements replace the Black Berkey® Elements?
No the Black Berkey® Elements fit into the base of the upper chamber with the threaded stems of the filters protruding through the holes in the base of the upper chamber. The PF-2™ filters screw onto these threaded stems so that the Berkey PF-2™’ Elements hang down into the interior of the lower chamber. The […]